Direct Support Professional — Flexible Hours, Weekly Pay

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc.; Tyrone (Blair County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc. seeks a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in Tyrone, PA to assist individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities in daily living and community activities.

You will support skill development, participate in community outings, and help individuals achieve greater independence while maintaining required training and safety practices. This is a contract opportunity with flexible hours and a mission-driven team.

Qualifications

• Must be compassionate and willing to care for the well-being of others.
• Minimum of a High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
• Willing to complete given background checks.
• Valid Driver's License and existing insurance.
• Willing and able to drive individuals in personal car throughout the community.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Flexibility is preferred to allow more opportunity for individual assignments.

Responsibilities

• Assist Individuals as they develop and maintain skills to improve their daily-living and social skills
• Engage in activities with Individuals to live more independently within the community and/or be more productive and participatory in community life
• Maintain annual 24 hour training requirements

Skills

Compassionate

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc. seeks a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in Tyrone, PA to assist individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities in daily living and community activities.

You will support skill development, participate in community outings, and help individuals achieve greater independence while maintaining required training and safety practices. This is a contract opportunity with flexible hours and a mission-driven team.